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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Juniperus Communis

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
   The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, LinnĂ© (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common Names: Juniper, Juniper Berries. Principal... / The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, LinnĂ© (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common... / ...No preparation of juniper should be given in doses larger than recommended above, as suppression of urine, strangury, hematuria, or even uremic convulsions may result from its use.1


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Physician's Materia Medica on Juniperus Communis

JUNIPERJUNIP
   The fruit of JUNIPERUs COMMUNIS, Lin. Stimulant diuretic. Much used in chronic affections of the genito-urinary tract; must be avoided while there is active inflammation. Active constituent the volatile oil, which is oflicial.2


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.